Kenco Group · 1 day ago
TMS Implementation Project Manager
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKenco Group is a leading 3PL provider in the U.S. seeking a TMS Implementation Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementation projects for Transportation Management Systems. The role involves overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure customer operational excellence and successful digital transformation initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead full lifecycle TMS implementation projects from requirements discovery through go-live and post-launch stabilization
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource assignments; monitor progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Manage project scope and ensure alignment with business objectives and contractual deliverables
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across IT, operations, product, integrations, and external partners
Provide consistent project reporting, status updates, and executive-level communication
Conduct requirement-gathering sessions with customers and internal stakeholders to define functional, operational, and integration needs
Partner with technical teams to support API integrations, data migration, EDI setup, and system validation
Support testing cycles—including unit testing, SIT, UAT, and regression—ensuring configuration aligns with business expectations
Lead change management efforts and ensure customers are prepared for adoption of new TMS capabilities
Coordinate and deliver end-user training, documentation, and operational readiness activities
Facilitate change requests and enhancements throughout the project lifecycle
Participate in Tech Review (TR) and Change Approval Board (CAB) meetings for assigned projects
Oversee cutover planning, go-live readiness, and hypercare support
Ensure a smooth transition to support teams with complete knowledge transfer and documentation
Monitor post-launch performance to ensure solution stability and measure key project success criteria
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
4+ years of experience implementing MercuryGate TMS or similar SaaS TMS platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder, Trimble, Manhattan, Oracle OTM, Maven)
Proven experience leading complex enterprise or multi-site software implementation projects
Strong understanding of transportation operations (LTL, TL, parcel, dedicated, brokerage, intermodal, planning, dispatch, carrier management)
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations, drive decisions, and deliver results in a cross functional environment
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
High adaptability quotient (AQ) and comfort operating in dynamic and fast-paced environments
Preferred
Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, or Agile certifications)
Knowledge of WMS, ERP, or other supply chain systems
Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL), dedicated fleets, or managed transportation services
Benefits
Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days
Company
Kenco Group
Kenco is a leading North American 3PL delivering custom, integrated logistics solutions that maximize supply chain efficiency.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pritzker Private Capital
2022-10-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
Denis Reilly
President and CEO
Thomas Kaminsky
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-13
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